SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22139
RAIFCH22139 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22139 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 139 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Estavayer-le-Lac |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RAIF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 139 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses SWIFT code RAIFCH22139?
RAIFCH22139 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22139 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22139 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of RAIFCH22139 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 139 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.